I am a big University of Florida athletics fan. 2024 was a comeback year for Gator baseball and football. The baseball team started the season ranked high only to stumble through several losses, then rebound in a thrilling comeback that took the team to the finals of the College World Series. Gator football began with […]
FAITH, FARMING, and FORTITUDE Read More »
It has been said that “Farming ain’t for sissies.” The same can be said about Christianity! Both share a common denominator: FAITH. The dictionary defines faith as putting complete trust or confidence in something or someone. For Christians, this simply means yielding to God with an unwavering belief that God is who He says He
Understanding the Need for Alternative Measures Through the past few decades, there have been increasing cases of younger children being diagnosed with Autism, ADD, ADHD, and other sensory disorders. Whether this rise is due to increased occurrence or heightened awareness remains up for debate. However, one thing is clear—alternative measures are essential in their everyday
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Growing Up an “Ag Girl” I was an ag girl, back when being an ag girl from Bonifay, FL wasn’t really cool. My dad was a high school agriculture teacher, and he LOVED all things farming. He had such a passion for it, and that passion was forced upon his wife and three daughters. Early
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Of course, one of the most delightful aspects of beekeeping is the honey! There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, raw honey, and every jar tells a story of the flowers the bees visited and the season in which it was harvested, this is because the flavor, name, category of the honey all depends
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Introduction How did this lifelong citrus grower come to the realization that we need to set aside self-imposed “rules” and follow the needs of the trees? It has been a long, but worthwhile process that has lasting implications for the agricultural industry as a whole. A Journey from Conventional to Regenerative Practices From a family
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Canned Milk: A Homesteader’s Journey I was always raised a city girl, daughter of a military man we traveled overseas most of my childhood. When I retired from 31 years at the 911 Center, I decided I was going to be a country girl and moved to Tennessee. Once moving here and learning the culture,
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The Start of My Bread Journey I moved up to Tennessee after retirement and found myself with the urge to bake bread. I started making all kinds of yeast bread, and it was glorious—my house smelled like a small-town bake shop. Then one day, I encountered the creature called “Sourdough”… Discovering Sourdough Starter I tried
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Welcome to the world of beekeeping! Beekeeping, or apiculture, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years, with evidence of honey harvesting found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics from around 3000 BCE. The practice evolved as civilizations recognized the value of honey not only as a food source but also for its medicinal properties
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Young farmers in the U.S. are transforming agriculture with innovative ideas and modern technology, such as precision farming and drones. They embrace sustainable practices and explore various paths, including urban farming and agri-businesses. While challenges exist, mentorship and support systems are emerging, enabling young people to drive impactful change in the agricultural sector.
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